Compare the absolute values. Determine which comparison is correct.
A.8<|−8|
8 less than Start Absolute Value negative 8 End Absolute Value
B. 7>|−9|
7 greater than Start Absolute Value negative 9 End Absolute Value
C. −8>|−9|
negative 8 greater than Start Absolute Value negative 9 End Absolute Value
D. 7<|−9|
7 less than Start Absolute Value negative 9 End Absolute Value
The correct comparison is D. 7 < |−9|. "7 less than the absolute value of negative 9."
To compare absolute values, we need to find the numbers without their signs.
A. 8 < |-8|
The absolute value of -8 is 8, so this comparison is correct.
B. 7 > |-9|
The absolute value of -9 is 9, so this comparison is correct.
C. -8 > |-9|
The absolute value of -8 is 8, while the absolute value of -9 is 9. Since 8 is not greater than 9, this comparison is not correct.
D. 7 < |-9|
The absolute value of -9 is 9, so this comparison is correct.
From the comparisons above, options A, B, and D are correct, but option C is not correct.